Notes from the Nest
A place for honest motherhood, luxe for less finds, & building a beautiful life one intentional step at a time.
Joy Follows Is Here
On July 31st, 2024, I left my marriage for my safety. Today, July 31st, 2026, two years to the day, I published my first book.
The Tide Is Coming In
My psychiatrist once asked me six words that rearranged how I think about self-care. Are you giving yourself any comfort?
On Playpens, Independent Play, and the Permission to Step Away
I thought playpens were a relic of the eighties. Then one changed the entire shape of our days. Here is what actually makes one safe, the four I trust, and permission to step a few feet away without the guilt.
I Had a Panic Attack in Swim Class
My daughter screamed "Dada" across a crowded pool, and something in me came apart. This is the story of the Saturday it cracked open, and a love letter to every mother holding a family together on her own.
Sunscreens I Trust After Skin Cancer: For Your Face
Six sunscreens I trust after melanoma, for every skin type and budget.
The Pivot: On Perfectionism, Plot Twists, & Learning to Leave the Ends Loose
I’m exhausted. My bones are tired. I’m supposed to be writing about sunscreen this week.
The Toddler Beach Survival Guide: What to Pack, What to Skip, and How to Actually Enjoy It
Memorial Day has come and gone, which can only mean one thing: beach season is officially here.
Big Baby, Big Questions: Rear-Facing Car Seat Limits Explained
I was mindlessly doomscrolling on TikTok late one night when the algorithm decided it was time to activate every fear center in my brain.
Joy Follows: 7 Paths Back to Yourself
Growth is not linear. The tides pull back before they come in. And some days, that's exactly what healing feels like.
Rosie's First Rodeo: How to Plan an Elevated First Birthday on a Real-Life Budget
They call the 11th month the "long goodbye" — and, man, do I understand why.
Beauty from Brokenness: How I Rebuilt My Life as a Single Mom After Trauma
On July 31st, 2024, the police told me it was no longer safe for me to go anywhere near my home…
Sanity & Spinners: My 8 Holy Grail Baby & Toddler Essentials That Saved My Sleep & Sanity
I LOVE research. Yes, I’m a total nerd. I’m talking full-on, down the rabbit hole, cannot put my phone down—research NERD…
